I’ll be back in Elmhurst for the second time on August 23, hoping to catch up with the author friends I made last year and connect with some new readers! I’ll have my trusty Rooted paperbacks, bookmarks, and maybe even a couple cute crafty things, if I can get my act together. Should I bring my prize wheel…? We’ll see.
If you’re in the area, please come chat with us! There will be tons of local authors of all genres, and they’ll be all over the library. You’re definitely bound to find something to read.
And if you’re not a fan of buying books at the place where you borrow books, most libraries will purchase books for you on request, so you can support your favorite indie author and your local library at the same time! Just log into your library’s website or ask the circulation desk how to do it.
Hope to see you there!
November 9, 2025: Book Fair & Brews at Sturdy Shelter Brewing
After hanging out at Wolfden Brewing this summer, I officially think books and brews is a winning combination. I can't wait for my next chance: Sunday, November 9, from 12pm to 5pm at Sturdy Shelter Brewing in Batavia! There will be over 35 authors there, so my...
October 5, 2025: Gail Borden Library Local Author Fair
This author fair in Elgin was so great last year, I can’t wait to do it again! I had a blast sharing a table and wandering the room seeing how everyone else was displaying their amazing books.
September 15, 2025: Books & Brews at Wolfden Brewing
So excited to combine two (three?) of my favorite things at my first Books & Brews event! Drop in for a beer or two, pick up a book or three, and maybe you’ll even spot a ghost.
Rehearsing for perfectionist boot camp
August is when I will remind myself that I love this book I’m writing and I want it to exist. The only way I can do that, though, is to tell perfectionism to take a hike.
The softest boot camp: My 31-day plan to write (and drink water)
This month’s writing challenge is more complex than many others I’ve attempted. By the end of the month, I hope to have established a routine that improves my health as well as my creative process. And I’ll have a finished draft.
Is “going wide” with only one book worth it?
After a full year on Kindle Unlimited, I've decided to "go wide" and distribute Rooted to more booksellers than just Amazon. It's a big change and a little bit of a risk, but there are many reasons why this is the right choice to make as Rooted celebrates its first...